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Journal : Althea Medical Journal

Relationship between Emotional Distress and Workplace Influence on Depressive Symptoms among Online Motorcycle Taxi Drivers Merijanti, Lie Tanu; Hairunisa, Nany; Ridwan, Alvin Muhamad; Pusparini, Pusparini; Meiyanti, Meiyanti; Tjahjadi, Muljadi; Isahak, Marzuki bin
Althea Medical Journal Vol 11, No 4 (2024)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/amj.v11n4.3417

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Background: The rise of online motorcycle taxi services, driven by the demand for transportation and new technologies, has created a new landscape for drivers. However, despite the benefits, these drivers are not considered employees and are therefore vulnerable to psychosocial risks. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between psychosocial hazards and depressive symptoms among online motorcycle taxi drivers. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 218 online motorcycle taxi drivers in Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, and Tangerang from September to December 2022. The Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire version III was used to assess psychosocial hazards in the workplace and the likelihood of developing depressive symptoms. A multiple linear regression test was used, with a significance level set of p < 0.05.Results: Most respondents were male, and many had worked for over five years, with the majority working more than 8 hours a day. Emotional burden and workplace influences were positively correlated with depressive symptoms (p = 0.017; β = 0.154; and p = 0.002; β = 0.166, respectively). In contrast, the meaning of work and clarity of roles were negatively correlated with depressive symptoms (p = 0.009; β = -0.161; and p = 0.024; β = -0.195, respectively).Conclusion: This study highlights that emotional stress and workplace influence can exacerbate depressive symptoms, while a clear and meaningful work environment have a positive impact. Healthy lifestyle habits are one of the stress management solutions to improve emotional wellness.
Co-Authors Ab. Razak, Asreene Binti Abikusno, Revalita Adhiwardan, Anggraeni Adianto, Raymond Adlani, Hadianti Agil, Nadifa Ahmed, Dena Ahmed, Dina Al-Sayed, Raghda Alsayed, Raghda Alvin M. Ridwan Amirrudin, Danial Arif Bin Anastasya, Karina Shari Anestessia, Ira Juliet Anggiat, Desi Anggraeni Adiwardhani Angham G Hadi Ariyani, Aziza Asrani, Iffah syahidah Binti Aswar, Andini Atut Cicih Mayasari Briliant, Permaisonya Bufaroosha, Muna Cylla Revata David Tjahyadi dianawati, dianawati Djebli, Noureddine Dwi Lestari, Ade Dyah Ayu Woro Setyaningrum Emad Yousif Emad Yousif Eric Fahed Faza Erlani Kartadinata, Erlani Fadillah, Ibnu Harris Fadlyah, Nur Ashfiya Faradila, Meutia Atika FAUZAN ABDILLAH Florinda Ilona Gerie Amarendra Grace Nerry Legoh Hadi Sumarsono Hameed, Seenar Hari Krismanuel Hosea Jaya Edy Husain, Amani Husnun Amalia Irmiya Rachmiyani Isahak, Marzuki bin Iskandar, Dian Joice Viladelvia Kalumpiu, Joice Viladelvia Julian Chendrasari Kadhom, Mohammed Karina Shari Anastasya Kencana, Gita Khairunisa, Adinda Kudaer, Nuha B Larasari, Andira LEKOK, WIDYAWATI Lestari, Ade Dwi Lie T. Merijanti Lie Tanu Merijanti, Lie Tanu Liman, Patricia Budihartanti Magdalena Wartono Maharani, Ni Putu Radela Maharani, Ronaningtyas Mahdi, Sarah Malika Adira Hasri Mario Mario Marja, Triyoko Septio Mashab, Yasmine Mashabi, Yasmine Meiriani Sari Meiyanti Meiyanti, Meiyanti Mohamad Ridwan, Alvin Mohammed Kadhom Mohammed Kadhom Mohsen Hashim Risan Muhammad Faldy Abdul Aziz Mulia Rahmansyah Natadidjaja, Ronald Irwanto Nor Azlina Khalil Nugroho Abikusno Nugroho, Dwi Agustawan Nuha Kudaer Oladimeji, Ashaolu Victoria Panduwati, Lira Parwanto, Edy Patricia Budihartanti Liman Pertiwi, Iin Indra Pramesti Indri Miranti Prasetyaningsih, Noviani Primandari, Rima Anindita Purnamawati Tjhin Purnamawati Tjhin, Purnamawati Pusparini Pusparini Putri, Fania Sabila Raheem, Rasha Rantung, Alvin Lekonardo Rasha Raheem Redwan, Amamer M Ridwan Harrianto Ridwan, Alvin Mohamad Ridwan, Alvin Muhamad Rima Anindita Risan, Mohsen Hashim Rita Khairani, Rita Rodiah Mohd Radzi Sabrina, Isra Salman, Israa Samira, Jihan Setyaningrum, Dyah Ayu Woro Sri Mulyani Sudarma, Verawati Syafitri, Julia Aina T, Febrina Thamer, Hamsa Tjahjadi, Muljadi Tjam Diana Samara Tubagus Ferdi Fadilah, Tubagus Ferdi Verawati Sudarma Waleed, Reem Wawan Kurniawan Widowati, Henie Witjaksana, Riani YENNY YENNY Yousif, Emad Yudhisman Imran Yuliana Yuliana Yusop, Rahimi M Zaina, Nashita Amira Zainulabdeen, Khalid